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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
July 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 272
Arms of Donald Claude MacDonald of SandaBlazonQuarterly, 1st Argent a lion rampant Gules, 2nd Or a dexter hand couped fesswise proper holding a cross-crosslet fitché Gules, 3rd Or a lymphad sails furled oars elevated in saltire Sable flagged Gules, 4th per fess wavy Azure and Vert a salmon naiant proper; SymbolismThe four quarters form the Scottish arms of Macdonald, with the fourth quarter differenced. |
CrestBlazonA dexter cubit arm in armour embowed, the hand apaumé holding a dagger proper, point in base; SymbolismThe forearm in armour is found in other Macdonald crests. |
MottoBlazonAIR MUIR ’S AIR TÌR; SymbolismThis Scots Gaelic phrase means “On sea and on land.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1317 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 14 March 1957. |